Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia
People: Indonesian
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, made up of more than 17,000 islands including Java, Sumatra and Bali. Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 284.4 million. Its capital city is Jakarta, and the most widely spoken official language is Indonesian.
Indonesia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Jakarta |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 284,438,782 |
| Area | 1,904,569 km² |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) Rp |
| Official Language | Indonesian |
| Dialling Code | +62 |
| Internet TLD | .id |
| Timezones | UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 110 (police) / 118 (ambulance) |
| ISO Code | ID / IDN |
| Borders | Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesia
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
What currency does Indonesia use?
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, symbol: Rp).
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian.
What is the dialling code for Indonesia?
The international dialling code for Indonesia is +62.
What side of the road does Indonesia drive on?
Indonesia drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Indonesia
Timor-Leste
Malaysia
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